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AEP - Food processing equipment operation

Q: How much funding can be received?

AEP - Food processing equipment operation Funds up to $8,250 of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was December 4, 2025.

Q: Who is eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program?

To be eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program, you must: Must be a company in the food processing sector Must hire the student for the duration of the work-study training

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation?

You can contact Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor by email at mlachance@csmota.qc.ca or by phone at 1 877 449-5335.

Q: Where is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation available?

The AEP - Food processing equipment operation program is available Laval, Quebec.

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor

Overview

The AEP - Food Processing Equipment Operation program offers wage reimbursement of up to $25 per hour to support businesses in training new or existing staff for equipment operation roles in the food processing industry. The initiative funds paid work-study training and skill development activities related to the operation of food processing equipment.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 8,250 $

Timeline

Open Date : September 22, 2025
Closing date : December 4, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Location

Laval
Laval
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Activities funded

Training new operators or upgrading the skills of existing staff in food processing equipment operation.
Hands-on work-study training combining classroom instruction with in-company practical experience in food processing.
Preparation of employees for various roles within the food processing industry, including sectors such as meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, and prepared foods.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 7,750

Hands-on training for confectionery staff with enrobing tunnel

$ 8,250

Training staff for fruit and vegetable canning line operation

$ 8,125

Training new hires on automated dairy batching system operations

$ 8,250

Skill development for operators on new vacuum meat tumbling line

$ 8,250

Cross-training staff to operate pasteurizer and juice filler

$ 8,250

Upskilling bakery staff to operate semi-automatic bread slicer

Eligibility

The company must operate in the food processing sector (e.g., dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, bakery, confectionary, beverages, animal food, or prepared foods).
The company must be willing to hire or upskill employees as operator trainees for food processing equipment.
The company must participate in the alternating work-study program and collaborate with the training provider.

Who is eligible?

Companies in the food processing sector
Companies specialized in dairy products
Meat processing companies
Suppliers of bakery products, sugar and confectionery
Producers of juices, beverages, fruits, vegetables, pet food, and prepared dishes

Eligible expenses

Wage reimbursement up to $25 per hour for employees participating in the training program.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located in Quebec

How to apply

Check eligibility requirements

Verify eligibility based on education or equivalent professional experience requirements
Ensure the candidate can meet the conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure if applicable
Review all prerequisites before proceeding

Complete program registration

Register the candidate or company for the program through the designated platform
No registration fees apply
Provide requested personal and company details as required

Participate in orientation and interviews

Attend the mandatory information session on August 27, 2025
Participate in the scheduled speed interviews with companies on September 4 and 5, 2025
Gather and submit all required documentation if requested

Obtain sector employment to confirm admission

Secure employment with a participating food processing company
If not selected during interviews, independently seek an employer in the relevant sector
Employment confirmation is required to finalize admission

Start the paid work-study program

Begin the paid work-study training program as scheduled
Follow the class and in-company training sessions from September to December as outlined
Track eligibility for the wage subsidy of up to $25 per hour during practical work

Additional information

Mandatory information session for students is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Short-list interviews for student-employer pairing will be held on September 4 and 5, 2025.
The training program will take place from September 22 to December 4, 2025, at École Polymécanique de Laval.
Admission is conditional upon the student's employment by a participating food processing company.

Contacts

mlachance@csmota.qc.ca

1 877 449-5335

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Frequently Asked Questions about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.